1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 is newer by 5 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, 1964 Honda S600 (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 7 kg more than 1964 Honda S600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1964 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | S600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 25 L |
