1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Anglia weights approximately 168 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, both vehicles can yield 70 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 570 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |