1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 207 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
