1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 20 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lotus Elan weights approximately 170 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 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Anglia | Elan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |