1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 557 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 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Anglia | 2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |