1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Anglia | 156 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
