2000 Audi R8 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Anglia weights approximately 738 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 2000 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | R8 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
