1982 Citroen LN vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Citroen LN is newer by 23 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 94 kg more than 1982 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LN | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 31 L |
