1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 843 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |