1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 41 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | Consul |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 124 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |