1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1400 is newer by 5 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 535 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
