2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1959 Ford Anglia

To start off, 2003 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Nubira (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 428 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Nubira, 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, 2003 Daewoo Nubira (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2003 Daewoo Nubira has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Daewoo Nubira 1959 Ford Anglia
Make Daewoo Ford
Model Nubira Anglia
Year Released 2003 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 72 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1236 kg 808 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 31 L