1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 170 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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Anglia | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
