1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 240 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 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 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Accord |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
