1990 BMW 316 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 42 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
