2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 40 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 526 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Consul |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |