1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Honda Today

To start off, 1995 Honda Today 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 98 kg more than 1995 Honda Today.

Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 1995 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 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Anglia 1995 Honda Today
Make Ford Honda
Model Anglia Today
Year Released 1959 1995
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 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 808 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1400 mm


 

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