1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1958 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | RS 200 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2220 mm |
