1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 832 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 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1972 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sedan | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
