1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Porsche 911

To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1960 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Anglia 2011 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Anglia 911
Year Released 1960 2011
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 997 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 408 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 737 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 3910 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 67 L


 

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