1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1996 Opel Vectra

To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 48 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 574 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, 1996 Opel Vectra, 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (230 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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