1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 93 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 236 kg more than 1959 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |
