1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 415 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 172 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
