1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2003 Infiniti M
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M is newer by 47 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 1007 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 2003 Infiniti M 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. 2003 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2003 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Anglia | M |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
