1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 400 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |