1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 46 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 87 L |