1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 7 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 405 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
