1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 367 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1978 Ford Capri 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. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
