1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 340 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 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |