1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 245 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
