1994 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1950 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 1950 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Consul |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |