1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Ford 12 M is newer by 19 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 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 202 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, 1967 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
