1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 21 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 778 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |