1976 Buick Electra vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 20 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 1065 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2220 mm |
