1956 Ford Anglia vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 458 kg more than 1956 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Anglia | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Accord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |