2000 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, 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 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |