1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 54 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1365 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 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2789 mm |
