1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 8 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1378 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Anglia 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Ford Oldsmobile
Model Anglia Toronado
Year Released 1964 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 37 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 518 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 737 kg 2115 kg
Vehicle Length 3910 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 91 L