1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1967 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1967 Wartburg 353 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Wartburg 353 (49 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 187 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 353, 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, 1967 Wartburg 353 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1967 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Anglia | 353 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
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 | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |