1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1985 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1985 Nissan Micra is newer by 26 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, 1985 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 72 kg more than 1985 Nissan Micra.
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, 1985 Nissan Micra, 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 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1985 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Micra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
