1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 37 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1450 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
