2009 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 588 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 738 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 | 51 L | 45 L |