1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 802 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |