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


 

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