1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 62 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Consul |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |