1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1964 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Anglia | P5 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 218 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |