1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia. 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Anglia | P6 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |