1959 Berkeley B vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 394 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (75 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | B | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 47 L |
