2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1656 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |