1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 45 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1330 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2290 mm |
