1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Anglia | X5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2933 mm |
