1967 Ford Anglia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia.
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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1967 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Anglia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
