1951 Austin A vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1960 Ford Anglia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Anglia (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Anglia weights approximately 52 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1960 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
