1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 24 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 322 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, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1983 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
