1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 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 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 231 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 360 (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 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 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Anglia | 360 |
| 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 | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1039 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 57 L |
