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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 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 173 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 | 939 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |