1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 52 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 295 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Anglia | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
