1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 515 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
