1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 23 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
