2005 BMW 760 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia

To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1960 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 760 1960 Ford Anglia
Make BMW Ford
Model 760 Anglia
Year Released 2005 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6128 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 8.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2210 kg 737 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 45 L


 

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