1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 39 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 62 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | 340 R |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 72 L |