1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Consul |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |