1962 Ford Anglia vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 35 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 52 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 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1962 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Life |
Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |