1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 172 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |