2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1954 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 51 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1264 kg more than 1954 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1954 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
