1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 358 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
