1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1969 Innocenti Mini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Innocenti Mini (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Anglia weights approximately 47 kg more than 1969 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1963 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1969 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Anglia | Mini |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
