1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 12 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 168 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, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Anglia | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |