1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1965 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 383 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.

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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre 1965 Ford Anglia
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model 2-Litre Anglia
Year Released 1948 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 37 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2310 mm