1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 28 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Cortina (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 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, 1982 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Anglia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2220 mm |