1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 29 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 2,615 cc (2 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 550 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, 1977 Mazda 121 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | 121 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
