1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 457 kg more than 1962 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |