1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 375 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1955 Ford Anglia
Make Ford Ford
Model Taunus Anglia
Year Released 1976 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 31 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 72 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2150 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2220 mm


 

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