1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1987 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1987 Nissan Micra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Micra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 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 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Micra, 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, 1987 Nissan Micra (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1987 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Micra |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |