1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 14 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 238 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Violet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |