1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 750 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.
Because 1959 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Voyager (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Anglia | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
