1998 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |