1953 Ford Popular vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1956 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. Both 1953 Ford Popular and 1956 Ford Anglia are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Anglia weights approximately 5 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1956 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Popular | Anglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2220 mm |