1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 31 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 370 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
