2004 Acura NSX vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 56 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 800 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, 2004 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2004 Acura NSX 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. 2004 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
