1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 618 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Consul |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |