1955 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 58 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1110 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.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Anglia | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | XK |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2752 mm |
