1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 304 kg more than 1953 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
