1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 223 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |