1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 530 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Anglia | Carlton |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |