1982 Ford Fiesta vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Ford Fiesta 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, 1982 Ford Fiesta (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 22 kg more than 1982 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta, 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 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fiesta | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |
