1982 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 633 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Anglia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |