1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 303 kg more than 1963 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Anglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |