1985 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1965 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 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1985 BMW 628 1965 Ford Anglia
Make BMW Ford
Model 628 Anglia
Year Released 1985 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 37 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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