1963 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Consul | 147 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |