1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 Hyundai i20, 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 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Anglia | i20 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2525 mm |
