1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1966 Porsche 904 is newer by 18 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 904 weights approximately 52 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 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Anglia | 904 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |