1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 204 is newer by 7 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Because 1963 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Anglia (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1970 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Anglia | 204 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |