1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 9 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, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 38 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000.
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, 1968 NSU 1000 (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Anglia | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |