1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 31 L |
