1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 447 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Anglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |