1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1964 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 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
