1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 44 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1020 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 2000 Infiniti Q45 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. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Anglia | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2840 mm |
