1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1956 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2220 mm |
