1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 48 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 759 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 262 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 810 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Anglia | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
