1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1576 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Frontier |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3200 mm |