1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1974 Holden Monaro 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 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 532 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 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1974 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Anglia | Monaro |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |