1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, 2013 Honda Fit is newer by 54 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Fit (115 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Fit weights approximately 308 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, 2013 Honda Fit, 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, 2013 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2013 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Fit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
