1954 Ford Anglia vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1199 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 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 2013 BMW 6 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 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Anglia | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Anglia | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2968 mm |
