1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1994 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude is newer by 36 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Prelude weights approximately 495 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, 1994 Honda Prelude, 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, 1994 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1994 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
