1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 977 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
