1967 Alpine A vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 345 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Consul |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |