1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 17 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 348 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
