1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1951 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
