1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 17 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Consul |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| 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 | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
