2004 BMW 118 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 118 (127 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1963 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, 2004 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |