1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 40 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 15 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, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Consul |
Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |