1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 1005 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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Anglia | Monaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |