1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1983 Austin Ambassador

To start off, 1983 Austin Ambassador is newer by 26 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 465 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.

Because 1957 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Austin Ambassador, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 1983 Austin Ambassador 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. 1983 Austin Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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