1965 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 473 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |