1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Anglia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
