1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 5 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 255 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Anglia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |