1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Holden Camira

To start off, 1982 Holden Camira 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Camira (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Camira weights approximately 390 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.

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 Holden Camira, 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 Holden Camira (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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