1953 DKW F 91 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1953 DKW F 91 and 1953 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 DKW F 91 (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 DKW F 91 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 DKW F 91 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1953 DKW F 91, 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, 1953 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 DKW F 91. (63 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 DKW F 91.
Compare all specifications:
1953 DKW F 91 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | F 91 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |