1978 BMW M1 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1963 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M1 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 40 L |