1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1983 Citroen Mehari is newer by 19 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Anglia (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1983 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (75 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Mehari | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Anglia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |