1985 BMW 316 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 26 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 316 weights approximately 333 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, 1985 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 316 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
