2007 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 59 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 855 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
