1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 9 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 15 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 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 | 23 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |
