1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1963 Holden EJ
To start off, both 1963 Ford Anglia and 1963 Holden EJ were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Holden EJ (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Holden EJ should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 397 kg more than 1963 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 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1963 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Anglia | EJ |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
