1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 58 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 603 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, 2012 Kia Venga, 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, 2012 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Anglia | Venga |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1343 kg |