1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 19 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot Samba weights approximately 7 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Anglia | Samba |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
