1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 878 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 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Anglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 31 L |