1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1954 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |