1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 262 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |