2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |