1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 53 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 472 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, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Anglia | Cooper |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |