1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 14 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 138 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, 1962 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |