1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 MCC Smart (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 88 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart.
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 MCC Smart (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1999 MCC Smart 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. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Anglia | Smart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 22 L |
