1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 42 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |