1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 12 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 505 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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Anglia | E-Type |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |