1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 10 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia.
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 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 356 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |