1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 47 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 847 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.
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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | NSX |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |