1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 25 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 550 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | 190 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 235 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |