1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 13 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1958 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
