1961 BMW 700 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1961 BMW 700 is newer by 13 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 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 700 weights approximately 10 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, 1961 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |
