1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 133 (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Anglia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133.
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, 1957 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
