1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 552 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
