1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 193 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.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Anglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |