1953 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 655 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 Toyota Solara, 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 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Solara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
