1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 823 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
