1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Anglia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |