2007 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (120 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1963 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, 2007 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |