1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 11 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 363 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 1976 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Anglia | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
