1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 55 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1788 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Anglia | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3645 mm |
