1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 65 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 600 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, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Insight |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
