1966 Ford Anglia vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 122 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Life |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |