1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 646 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.
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 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |