1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
