1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 354 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |
