1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 45 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 980 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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
