1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 35 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, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 158 kg more than 1994 Honda Today.
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, 1994 Honda Today, 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 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Today |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |