1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 320 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |