2005 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1958 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 630 | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
