1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 12 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 2,292 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 223 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, 1975 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |