1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 36 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 480 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | GT |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |