1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 31 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Consul |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |