1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 682 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3-Litre | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |
