1979 BMW 628 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 20 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 662 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |