1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 585 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 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | MR2 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |