1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 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 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 353 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 353 (49 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 250 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.
Because 1948 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Anglia | 353 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |