1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 28 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
