1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 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 1,047 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 127 (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 33 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127.
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, 1977 Fiat 127 (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 31 L |
