1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 787 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |