1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 690 kg more than 1954 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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
