1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 27 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 850 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Buick LeSabre | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Anglia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |