1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1979 Lada S
To start off, 1979 Lada S is newer by 20 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada S weights approximately 192 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1979 Lada S | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Anglia | S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |