1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 174 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
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, 1964 Ford Anglia (75 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
