1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 38 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 495 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Anglia | Carlton |
Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |