1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
