1963 Ford Anglia vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,768 cc, 2008 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 352 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, 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, 2008 Nissan Almera (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Almera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1768 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
