1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina 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 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Autobianchi Stellina weights approximately 10 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 Autobianchi Stellina (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Autobianchi Stellina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Stellina | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
