1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
