1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 36 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 470 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Anglia | Passat |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
