1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 443 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 Lancia Prisma, 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 Lancia Prisma (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Anglia | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 59 L |
