1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 2011 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Anglia | X3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2807 mm |
