1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 295 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |