2006 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 BMW 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| 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 | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
