1963 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 709 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Frontier |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |