1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1968 ZAZ 966 is newer by 9 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 ZAZ 966. (72 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Ford | ZAZ |
| Model | Anglia | 966 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2170 mm |
