1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, both 1948 Ford Anglia and 1948 Jensen Straight 8 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 (130 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1948 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 Ford Anglia | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Anglia | Straight 8 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3210 mm |