1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Buick Century

To start off, 1982 Buick Century is newer by 34 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Century (110 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia.

Because 1948 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm). This means 1982 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1982 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Ford Anglia 1982 Buick Century
Make Ford Buick
Model Anglia Century
Year Released 1948 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 933 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 23 HP 110 HP
Torque 49 Nm 197 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3870 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1763 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2662 mm