1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 188 kg more than 1962 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 Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Consul |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |