1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 34 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Anglia | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |