2005 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |