1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 8 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 472 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, 1974 Holden Torana (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Anglia | Torana |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
