1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |
