1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 697 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
