1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 800 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | 350Z |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |