2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 53 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 466 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 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 | 1555 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |