1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 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), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 252 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, 1980 Ford Cortina (92 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Anglia |
Year Released | 1980 | 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 | 59 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |