1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 109 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Consul |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |
