1987 Fiat Uno vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1987 Fiat Uno is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat Uno (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 47 kg more than 1987 Fiat Uno.
Because 1959 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Uno | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 31 L |
