1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Ford Anglia 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 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Anglia | 164 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |