1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 323 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | 323 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |