1957 Allard GT vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1957 Allard GT 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 490 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Allard | Ford |
| Model | GT | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
