1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1958 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 Cortina (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Anglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |