2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 2116 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
