1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 232 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
