1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 17 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 120 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Anglia | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
