1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 21 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 164 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1959 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |