1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 472 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2930 mm |
