1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta (73 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 153 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 1959 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Anglia | Jetta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |