1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 37 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 357 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1996 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Anglia | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
