1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,355 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 363 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (149 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1355 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
