1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1996 Nissan Patrol is newer by 38 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Patrol (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1248 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.
Because 1958 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
