2009 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1967 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 1198 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, 2009 BMW 730 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Anglia. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1967 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1967 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
