1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 24 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 172 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | 616 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2480 mm |
