1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Ford Fiesta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fiesta (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Anglia weights approximately 22 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1963 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fiesta | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Anglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |