1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 353 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353, 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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Anglia | 353 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |