1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 31 L |
