1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 55 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), 2003 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 1015 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, 2003 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2003 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Omega |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
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 | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |