1998 BMW V12 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 877 kg more than 1960 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 V12 (909 Nm) has 839 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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