1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | 929 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |