1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 55 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 664 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2675 mm |
