1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1966 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 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Anglia | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
