1962 Ford Anglia vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 302 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, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 2001 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Anglia | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |