2007 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1957 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 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |