1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 45 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 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 650 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Anglia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |