1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1963 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 172 kg more than 1963 NSU Prinz. 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1963 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Anglia | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
