1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 88 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |