1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1963 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 (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
