1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1987 Holden Astra

To start off, 1987 Holden Astra is newer by 28 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Astra (70 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Astra weights approximately 118 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, 1987 Holden Astra, 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, 1987 Holden Astra (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1987 Holden Astra 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. 1987 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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