1955 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1955 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, 2004 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 2004 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Anglia | 2004 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Anglia | 325 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
