1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 17 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Consul |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |