1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1967 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 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |