1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1952 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
