2008 BMW 318 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 60 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), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 745 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, 2008 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 2008 BMW 318 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. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 141 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |