1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 633 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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 Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |