1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 432 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, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |