1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 27 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 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Anglia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1982 Ferrari 126 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 126 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |