1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 630 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1991 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | NSX |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |