1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Anglia weights approximately 177 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
