1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 30 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 425 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Celica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |