1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 792 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |