1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 53 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 334 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3240 mm |
