1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 99 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia.
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, 1962 Ford Anglia (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2310 mm |
