1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 11 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 216 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Consul |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |