1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 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, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Anglia | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
