1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1955 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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
