1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
