1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (111 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |