2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 42 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 603 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.
Because 1963 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |