1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 1171 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, 2011 Nissan Murano, 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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