1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 442 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |