1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Anglia (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1948 Ford Anglia (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
