1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1962 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, 1959 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Anglia | 120 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |