1953 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (351 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 685 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 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Anglia | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
