1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 643 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Anglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |