1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 53 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 860 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, 2011 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 2011 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Anglia | IS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2728 mm |
