1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 19 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 878 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.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Anglia | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |