1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 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 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |