1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 51 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 658 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 1956 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
