1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 63 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1321 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2011 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Anglia | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
