1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Anglia (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 1964 Ford Anglia (75 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 30 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 47 L |