1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 728 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Anglia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |