1967 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Anglia | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | 929 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 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 | 737 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
