1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1956 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 405 kg more than 1956 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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
