1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 57 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), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 560 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
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 | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |