1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 50 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 990 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, 2007 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Anglia | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Anglia | IS |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |