1952 Austin A vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1952 Austin A is newer by 4 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1325 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2290 mm |
