1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 670 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
