1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 395 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Anglia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 47 L |