1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1957 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Anglia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
