1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 42 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
