1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 451 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
