1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 556 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, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Anglia | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
