2008 BMW 120 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 45 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 566 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
