1959 DAF 600 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 DAF 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Anglia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. 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, 1956 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DAF 600 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | DAF | Ford |
Model | 600 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 590 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2220 mm |