1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 46 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 1,423 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Citi (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 42 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, 2005 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 2005 Volkswagen Citi (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Anglia 2005 Volkswagen Citi
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Anglia Citi
Year Released 1959 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 1423 cc
Horse Power 38 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 72 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 808 kg 850 kg
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 31 L 49 L


 

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