1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 368 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Prelude |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |