1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1965 Volvo 122 is newer by 12 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 352 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, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Anglia | 122 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |