1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 800 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 415 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |