1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 303 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 132 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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 125 L |
