1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 750 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Ford Anglia 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Anglia C
Year Released 1957 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1172 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 31 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 71 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 63.5 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.5 mm 78.7 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 2720 mm