1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Abarth 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Anglia weights approximately 157 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
