1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xantia is newer by 51 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 610 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1999 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Anglia | Xantia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |