1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 6 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 262 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Anglia | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
