1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Mercury LN7
To start off, 1982 Mercury LN7 is newer by 18 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury LN7 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury LN7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 241 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.
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, 1982 Mercury LN7, 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, 1982 Mercury LN7 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury LN7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1982 Mercury LN7 | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | LN7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |