1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1962 Honda S500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 57 kg more than 1962 Honda S500.
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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | S500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
