1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 507 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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |