1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 412 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia. 1996 Porsche 911 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. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Anglia | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 650 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |