1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 200 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
