1966 Ford Anglia vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 413 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, 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 (151 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Anglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |