1971 Buick GS vs. 1948 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 23 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 982 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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