1954 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
