1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1961 NSU Prinz IV
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz IV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Anglia (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 173 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz IV. (44 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1961 NSU Prinz IV | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Anglia | Prinz IV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
