1996 BMW 745 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1956 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 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 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 |