1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1972 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 72 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Honda Civic (79 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1972 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1972 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
