1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Consul |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |