1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1953 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11, 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.
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1948 Citroen 11 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 11 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2220 mm |