1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1969 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1969 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |