2000 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 44 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 700 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |