2003 BMW 318 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 560 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, 2003 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |