1948 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 64 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 1110 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 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Anglia | A5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2751 mm |
