1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 530 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
