2003 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1966 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 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |