1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 500 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Anglia | C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
