1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 303 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Anglia | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
