1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 37 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 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 595 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, 1995 Volvo 850, 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, 1995 Volvo 850 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Anglia | 850 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
