1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 40 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 242 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |