2008 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1956 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1956 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
