1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Holden Torana

To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 15 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Torana weights approximately 190 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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 1972 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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