1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 309 is newer by 27 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 309 (67 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 182 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, 1986 Peugeot 309, 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, 1986 Peugeot 309 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Anglia | 309 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |