1953 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 46 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1020 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Anglia | SL |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
