1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 820 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, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Anglia | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
