1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1967 Ford 12 M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 112 kg more than 1955 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, 1967 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2220 mm |
