1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 48 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2007 Honda Accord 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. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |
