1970 Citroen GS vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1970 Citroen GS is newer by 6 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 1,015 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Citroen GS (54 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Citroen GS weights approximately 143 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.
Because 1964 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 70 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Citroen GS | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | GS | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
