1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Anglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |