1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 1190 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |