1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 181 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Consul |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |