1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 193 kg more than 1965 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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Anglia | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |