1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 873 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Anglia | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |