1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 is newer by 14 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 77 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. 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, 1978 Renault 4, 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1978 Renault 4 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Anglia | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |