1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1978 Innocenti Mini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Innocenti Mini (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Anglia weights approximately 14 kg more than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Innocenti Mini, 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, 1958 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1978 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Anglia | Mini |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2050 mm |
