1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 907 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 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 67 L |
