1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 724 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 Shuttle, 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 Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1996 Honda Shuttle 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. 1996 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |