1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1961 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 428 kg more than 1959 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Anglia | E-Type |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |