1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 783 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, 1998 Rover 75, 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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Anglia | 75 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 66 L |