1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Renault 21

To start off, 1988 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 305 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, 1988 Renault 21, 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, 1988 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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