1972 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1964 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 520 (190 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 75 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |