1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 45 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 250 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 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Anglia | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2370 mm |
