1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
