1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 223 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Anglia | Violet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| 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 | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
