1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1979 Volvo 245
To start off, 1979 Volvo 245 is newer by 21 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 245 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 1979 Volvo 245 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1979 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Anglia | 245 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
