1967 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 32 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (241 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Anglia | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 241 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |