1977 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1977 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 740 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia.
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. 1977 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Thunderbird | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2220 mm |
