1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Anglia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1954 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |