1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 5 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), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 62 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 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Consul |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 820 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |