1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1948 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
