1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (188 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 817 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 1995 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Anglia | Laguna |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |