1992 BMW 740 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 953 kg more than 1960 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |