1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 52 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1333 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
