1972 BMW 3 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1953 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 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 Weight | 1374 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |
