2003 Ford 427 vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 49 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster 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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 2003 Ford 427 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. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 427 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |