1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 35 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 90 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.
Because 1948 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Visa | Anglia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |