1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 38 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Consul |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.2 mm |
| 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 | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
