1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 31 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 232 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
