1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 29 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 438 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Anglia | 420 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |