1948 Austin 16 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
