1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1963 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2400 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
