1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 67 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 31 L |