1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 39 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 48 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1998 Daihatsu Mira 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. 1998 Daihatsu Mira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Mira | Anglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |