1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 409 kg more than 1964 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Anglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |