1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 922 kg more than 1963 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Anglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |