1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 410 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
