1958 Ford 17 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 377 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 17 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
