1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 46 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 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1103 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
