1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 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 1,123 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 43 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 Peugeot 205, 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 Peugeot 205 (87 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Anglia | 205 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |