1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 638 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | 200 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |