1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1994 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Accent is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 197 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent, 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Anglia | 1994 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Anglia | Accent |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
