1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1948 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 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 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Chevrolet Camaro 1948 Ford Anglia
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Anglia
Year Released 1982 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2474 cc 933 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 23 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 49 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2290 mm


 

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