1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Anglia (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (75 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |