1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 498 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Anglia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2352 mm |
