1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 38 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 645 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Serena |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |