1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 12 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 247 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1959 Ford Anglia (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |
