2006 BMW 630 vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1962 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |