1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 225 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTA | Consul |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
