1962 BMW 700 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 4 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Anglia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1962 BMW 700.
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, 1958 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2220 mm |
