1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |