1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 22 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat Ritmo (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 220 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.

Because 1958 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Seat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.

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