1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 25 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Consul |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 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 | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |