1953 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 52 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 662 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.
Because 1953 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
