1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 177 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
