1954 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 897 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 778 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2310 mm |