1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1957 Abarth 750 is newer by 9 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 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 1957 Abarth 750 (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
