1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Consul |
Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |