1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault Espace (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 463 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Anglia | Espace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
