1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 235 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |