2006 BMW M3 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1948 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
