1948 Austin A 90 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 A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 552 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 A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |
