1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 24 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 710 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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Anglia | 164 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |