1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 835 kg more than 1953 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Anglia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2220 mm |