1996 BMW 735 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1957 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2220 mm |