1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1400 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.
Because 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
