1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 677 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |