1948 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Buick 40 (114 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 917 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Buick 40 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 778 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
