1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 742 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1993 Citroen Xantia 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 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Citroen Xantia | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Anglia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |