1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 338 kg more than 1959 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Anglia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |