1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 56 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 650 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, 2004 Toyota Prius, 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, 2004 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2004 Toyota Prius 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. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Anglia | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Anglia | Prius |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 933 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |