1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 10 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 725 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 227 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
