1993 BMW 840 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1964 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 37 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 Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
