1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 45 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 238 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia. 2009 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Anglia | Equator |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |