1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1965 Innocenti A40S
To start off, 1965 Innocenti A40S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti A40S (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti A40S should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti A40S weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti A40S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1965 Innocenti A40S | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Anglia | A40S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
