1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 607 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |