1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Anglia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 75 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |