1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 284 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
