1983 BMW 628 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 35 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1948 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
