1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Consul |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 47 L |
