1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus 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 2,552 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 920 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 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Anglia | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |
