1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1952 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 495 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |