1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2010 Honda Civic 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 75 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |