1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 42 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 (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 412 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.
Because 1954 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Escort (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Escort |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
