1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Consul |
Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 58.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |