1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 3 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |