1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 54 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 465 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |