1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1957 Ford Anglia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 910 kg more than 1957 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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | MK V |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
