1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 132 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Anglia 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Anglia Supra
Year Released 1959 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 38 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 72 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 808 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 31 L 45 L


 

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