1998 BMW 325 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 784 kg more than 1948 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 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
