2002 BMW 332 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 332 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2220 mm |