1978 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 430 kg more than 1954 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
