1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1997 Holden Nova

To start off, 1997 Holden Nova is newer by 49 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Nova (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Nova weights approximately 415 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, 1997 Holden Nova, 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, 1997 Holden Nova (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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