1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 40 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 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 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1703 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 | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |