1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Consul |
Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |