1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 600 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
