1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 600 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Venture |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |