1982 BMW 328 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 856 kg more than 1948 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 23 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
