1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 644 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
