1957 Ford Anglia vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1957 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 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 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 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Anglia | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Anglia | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |