2000 Ford Puma vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 41 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 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 273 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 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, 2000 Ford Puma, 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, 2000 Ford Puma (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Puma | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |
