2004 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1965 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 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |