1963 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
