1998 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 573 kg more than 1959 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 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |