1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Consul |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |