1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 550 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 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
