1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 17 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 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 108 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, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Anglia | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
