1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1976 ZIL 117

To start off, 1976 ZIL 117 is newer by 28 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2300 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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