1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 18 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 563 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, 1981 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Anglia | 505 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |
