1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 25 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 553 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, 1984 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Anglia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
