1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 995 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
