1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
