1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 538 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Anglia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
