1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, 2012 Renault Logan is newer by 55 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Logan (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Logan should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Logan weights approximately 540 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, 2012 Renault Logan, 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, 2012 Renault Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 2012 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Anglia | Logan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
