1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 349 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.
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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Consul |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |