1971 Chrysler Centura vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Centura is newer by 12 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Centura (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 307 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, 1971 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Centura | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Centura | Anglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |