1963 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 44 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 912 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
