1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (80 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 205 kg more than 1950 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Consul |
Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |