1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 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), 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 247 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Anglia |
Year Released | 1967 | 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 | 87 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |