1965 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 848 kg more than 1965 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Anglia | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |