1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1955 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. Both 1954 Ford 12 M and 1955 Ford Anglia are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford 12 M | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| 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 | 37 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
