1953 DKW F 91 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 DKW F 91. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 DKW F 91 would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 DKW F 91. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1953 DKW F 91. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 DKW F 91 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Because 1963 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 1963 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, 1963 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 DKW F 91. (63 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | F 91 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
