1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 122 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |