1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1971 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 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Anglia | Defender |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |