1994 Citroen AX vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 29 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Anglia weights approximately 69 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Because 1965 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 1965 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX, 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, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | AX | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
