1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 14 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Suzuki Jimny (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 67 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.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Suzuki Jimny (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Anglia | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
