1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 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, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Anglia weights approximately 167 kg more than 1964 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, 1963 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
