1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 51 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 702 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 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Armada |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3140 mm |
