1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 725 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Anglia | Volare |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
