1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 8 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
