1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Consul |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |