1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 522 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 E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Anglia | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
