1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 693 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monte Carlo | Anglia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |