2007 BMW 545 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 967 kg more than 1966 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |