1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 33 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 605 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Anglia | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
