1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 59 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1365 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Anglia | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3070 mm |