1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 228 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 31 L |
