1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1042 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Chevrolet Caprice 1959 Ford Anglia
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Anglia
Year Released 1994 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 72 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 808 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2310 mm


 

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