1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 36 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 635 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Anglia | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Anglia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |