1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 20 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 2,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 420 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (179 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.

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