1956 Ford Anglia vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 47 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 510 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio, 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Anglia | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2750 mm |
