1960 Bentley S2 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1960 Bentley S2 is newer by 1 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 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Bentley S2 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S2 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 31 L |