1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 592 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, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |