1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Carina (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 363 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, 1982 Toyota Carina (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |