1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica 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 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 374 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
