1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 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 1,311 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 321 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |