1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Anglia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1954 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 126 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |