1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 12 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 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 811 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Anglia | 350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
