1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 11 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 693 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1970 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Ford | AC |
| Model | Anglia | 428 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
