1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Natacha (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 253 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.
Because 1965 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1996 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Anglia | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
