1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 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, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 23 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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 (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |