1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1966 Subaru 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Anglia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 Subaru 360. 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, 1956 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Anglia | 360 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1810 mm |