2008 Audi A4 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia

To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 51 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 1,968 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia.

Because 1957 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Audi A4 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 2008 Audi A4 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. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Audi A4 1957 Ford Anglia
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Anglia
Year Released 2008 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1172 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 31 HP
Torque 321 Nm 71 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2150 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 63.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2220 mm