1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 627 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, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Accord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |