1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 41 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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 Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Consul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
