1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 51 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 810 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | NSX |
Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |