1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 368 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
