1964 Austin Princess vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 16 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1530 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Anglia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |