1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 41 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Consul |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |
