1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Anglia | 166 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |