1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 843 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 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |