1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Anglia weights approximately 92 kg more than 1990 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, 1965 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
