2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 46 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 40 L |