1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 372 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.
Because 1963 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Anglia | Neon |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |