1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 19 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, 1978 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 4 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
