1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 11 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 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 42 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Anglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |