1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 27 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 185 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
