1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 18 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 222 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, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Anglia | 1000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |