1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 822 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |