1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 25 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 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 238 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Anglia | Prairie |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |