1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 220 kg more than 1955 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |