1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1961 Austin A 99 is newer by 13 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 880 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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 99 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
