1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 16 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 970 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Anglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2220 mm |