1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 34 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 672 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3030 mm |
