1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 51 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 203 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato, 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Anglia | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |
