1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 1998 Mazda Laputa is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Laputa weights approximately 13 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Laputa, 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, 1960 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 1998 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | Laputa |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |