1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 6 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 295 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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
