1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Consul |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 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 | 640 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |
