1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 48 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 819 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
