1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |