1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1954 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Anglia | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
