2008 BMW 550 vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 923 kg more than 1967 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
