1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe weights approximately 70 kg more than 1948 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Anglia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |