1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 30 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 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Carlton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |