1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 278 kg more than 1963 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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
