1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 52 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 970 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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
