2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Consul |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |