1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Skoda Octavia is newer by 7 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Skoda Octavia (47 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 220 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, 1971 Skoda Octavia (84 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1971 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Anglia | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 30 L |
