2000 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,369 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |