1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 573 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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
