1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (108 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 397 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 Holden Sunbird (259 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Anglia | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |