1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 33 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 520 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 944 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |