1953 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1126 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 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Anglia | Musso |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
