1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Anglia weights approximately 213 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1962 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
