1981 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 450 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Anglia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |