1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |