1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 7 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 410 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Anglia | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |